Sola Scriptura: The Authority and Sufficiency of the Word
Series: The 5 Solas of the Reformation
October 17, 2021
Ron Burtz
The Bible—the written Word of God—has been called the formal cause of the Reformation. The Reformers of 500 years ago were guided by a belief that the Bible was God's revelation of Himself to mankind and was the final authority for salvation, faith and practice. This message highlights the authority of Scripture as well as its sufficiency for salvation and spiritual growth.
Episode Notes
Title: The 5 Solas: Sola Scriptura
Text: Psalm 19, 2 Timothy 3:15-4:5
Sola Scriptura = Scripture alone
Sola
Scriptura is called the formal principle of the reformation.
Christian Reformed Church Statement of
Faith: “We believe that the Bible is the
authoritative Word of God. It contains all that people in any age
need to know for their salvation. We call the Bible God’s Word,
believing that, by the power of the Holy Spirit, God speaks to us
through this book.”
The Bible is the
written Word of God. (Matt. 21:13)
Christ is the living Word of God (John 1,Heb. 1:1-3)
Two types of revelation:
1. General Revelation – Psalm 19:1-6 (God revealed through creation.)
2 Special Revelation – Psalm 19:7-14 (God revealed through the written Word.)
Sola Scriptura means the
Word of God is:
1.
Authoritative
2.
Sufficient
2
Tim. 3:14-4:5
1.
The Bible is sufficient for salvation - Rom. 1:16, 10:17; 1 Cor. 1:23, 2:4.
2. The Bible is sufficient for sanctification - 2 Pet. 1:3
Recommended reading:
“One Foundation: Essays on the Sufficiency of Scripture”
Recommended watching/listening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwDoH7VzNxA&list=PLcpTMSL-FR-djoAmKdZhOo3HbDxW80o6n
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